Ethics 2: Biomedical Ethics
Faculteit | Science and Engineering |
Jaar | 2021/22 |
Vakcode | WBBE034-02 |
Vaknaam | Ethics 2: Biomedical Ethics |
Niveau(s) | bachelor |
Voertaal | Engels |
Periode | semester I b |
ECTS | 2 |
Rooster | rooster.rug.nl |
Uitgebreide vaknaam | Ethics 2: Biomedical Ethics | ||||||||
Leerdoelen | At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. discuss the most important ethical theories. 2. demonstrate weighted contribution to ethical discussions about medical techniques or domains in health care. 3. illustrate ethical aspects of the use of medical techniques. 4. recognize the convictions of others and able to review the accompanying arguments. |
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Omschrijving | In the course Ethics (1,2 & 3) students become acquainted with the philosophical and ethical analysis of the interrelations between scientific; technological, and social developments in various health care domains. In this course unit, Ethics 2, we will explore the most prominent theories on ethics and how they can guide our actions and resolve moral dilemmas. The assumptions, scenarios and values in specifics areas of biomedical technology will be examined and discussed. This course is integrated with the 3-ECTS course unit Design of Biomedical Products 2 (WBBE008-03). |
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Onderwijsvorm |
Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T)
(Mandatory presence and active participation expected in group assignments) |
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Toetsvorm |
Opdracht (AST)
(Assessment will be done using pre-established grading criteria concerning: clarity, structure, understanding, originality, justification and references. Spelling and language errors are assessed in so far they prevent understanding of the assignment.) |
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Vaksoort | bachelor | ||||||||
Coördinator | G. Andrejc, PhD. | ||||||||
Docent(en) | dr. E.L.M. Maeckelberghe , R.W. van der Molen | ||||||||
Verplichte literatuur |
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Entreevoorwaarden | Ethics 1: Philosophy of Science & Scientific Integrity (WBBE030-02) | ||||||||
Opmerkingen | Note: - Mandatory presence group assignments. Students are expected to actively participate for their group assignments. Failure to do so may result in failing the course - Due to Corona/Covid regulations the above mentioned Teaching method and/or Assessment could be subject to change. Study load: Lecture 8 hours Tutorial 6 hours Self-study 42 hours In total 56 hours (2 ECTS) |
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